Vortex
Heavy-duty chute diverter is undaunted by abrasive solids
The Pivoting Chute Diverter (photo), which is part of this company’s Titan Series product line, is suitable for use with applications that involve the handling of materials that pose excessive abrasion and wear issues (such as alumina, bauxite, cement, clinker, coal, flyash, gravel, rock and many more). It is also appropriate for use in applications that call for extremely large valves or diverters, situations that require a valve to function reliably under especially harsh conditions, and other specialized heavy-duty applications. The body is constructed from carbon steel and the wetted parts are lined with one of many choices of abrasion-resistant metal. Its independent, internal pivoting chute is designed to improve processing speeds and provide a valve with longevity when operating in particularly wearing environments, says the manufacturer. Inspection, maintenance and repairs can be quickly and easily performed while the diverter remains inline, thanks to an access panel on the front of the diverter. It is available in either a two-way or three-way configuration. — Vortex, Salina, Kan.